Elon Musk Just Called Trump About Tariffs You Wont Believe What Happened Next!

Musk Speaks The World Listens (Except Maybe Michael)

As Assistant Regional Manager (and volunteer Sheriff's Deputy) I Dwight K. Schrute am uniquely qualified to analyze the pronouncements of titans of industry. Elon Musk a man who understands the value of a good electric fence and a self sustaining ecosystem (much like Schrute Farms) recently addressed the swirling vortex of tariff uncertainty. He says the fate of tariffs rests entirely on the shoulders of the President. Entirely! That's a lot of responsibility even for someone who claims to drain the swamp. Speaking of swamps I once found a newt in one near the beet field. Named him Mose Jr.

Tesla the Untouchable? False!

Musk claims Tesla is relatively unscathed by these tariff tantrums touting its localized supply chains. Lies! Deception! As any beet farmer knows you can't control everything. Even with the most diligent crop rotation and scarecrow deployment pests persist. Similarly Tesla relies on materials from China Mexico and Canada. No man is an island not even Elon Musk stranded on a deserted island full of electric cars.

Musk vs. Navarro: A Battle of Wits (or Lack Thereof)

The article claims Musk called Peter Navarro Trump's top trade advisor a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks." While I don't condone name calling (unless it's directed at a beet stealing raccoon) I understand the sentiment. Some people are just... well they wouldn't know a good balance sheet from a beet stained ledger. And that's saying something.

The Tariff Tightrope: Musk's Balancing Act

Musk advocates for lower and predictable tariffs a sentiment I cautiously support. After all a stable economy is good for everyone including beet farmers looking to expand their market share. However predatory practices must be met with swift and decisive action. As Sun Tzu said “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.” In this case your enemies are unfair tariffs. And bears. And beets eating goats.

Tesla's Financial Floundering! (Don't Tell Corporate)

Let's not sugarcoat it people: Tesla's quarterly earnings were about as appealing as a beet flavored donut. Revenue dropped net income plummeted and guidance for 2025 is as clear as mud... or maybe beet juice. A 20% year over year drop in automotive revenue? That's more alarming than finding a bear in your beet field. Unless you are prepared which I am.

The Future is LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) and Maybe Beets

Musk is banking on local manufacturing of LFP battery cells in the U.S. Good! Self reliance is key. Just like Schrute Farms is self sufficient (except for the occasional trips to the grocery store for essentials like bear mace and survival rations). He admits they can only meet a fraction of demand locally. Which is why the government needs me to build the beet powered car of the future. It will be a tractor but faster and with beets and with bear protection.